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Texas House Bill HB1057

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1057

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain public school career or technology education teachers.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation will have significant effects on how local school districts compensate career and technology education teachers, thereby potentially increasing the attractiveness of these positions. By enabling such teachers to benefit from their work experience outside of traditional teaching roles, the bill encourages a diverse range of professionals to enter educational careers. This could lead to a more skilled workforce in technical education, benefiting students and the state's economy through improved educational outcomes.

Summary

House Bill 1057 aims to amend regulations regarding the placement on the minimum salary schedule and the service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas specifically for career or technology education teachers. The bill proposes to grant additional salary step credit for prior work experience in the relevant fields, allowing teachers to receive recognition for up to five years of non-teaching experience as if it were teaching experience. This adjustment is intended to enhance recruitment and retention efforts for educators in technical and career-focused education programs.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 1057 appears to be largely positive among proponents, particularly those involved in educational administration and advocacy for career and technology education. Supporters argue that the bill addresses the needs of teachers who possess valuable industry experience, thus enriching the educational environment. However, concerns have been raised about equity between different teaching disciplines, as some opponents question the fairness of providing additional credit based on prior experience in non-teaching roles without similar provisions for other educators.

Contention

A notable point of contention in the discussions of HB 1057 was the balance of benefits between different teaching fields. While supporters emphasized the need to enhance career opportunities for teachers in technology education, opponents cautioned against creating disparities in compensation policies across various educational areas. Furthermore, questions arose regarding the implementation of these new provisions and assurances that they would not disrupt existing salary structures, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration and planning in the execution of the bill's provisions.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 21. Educators
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Government Code

  • Chapter 823. Creditable Service
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Latest TX HB1057 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4076

Relating to the salary step credit for a certified career and technology education teacher.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4363

Relating to the establishment of the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX HB621

Relating to creating a temporary certification to teach career and technology education for certain military service members and first responders.

Similar Bills

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